Since 1995, the National Computer Board has been organising Infotech, the largest annual ICT event in Mauritius, with the aim to provide an overview in the latest developments in the field of ICT.
The 25th edition, also called the Silver Jubilee of Infotech in Mauritius is being held at SVICC Pailles from 30th Aug
Besides the usual conference, this year, this year InnovTech will take place. The innovTech area will bring an innovative side of the conference. The aim of InnovTech conference is to raise awareness on the innovative use of IT. A dedicated space has been setup for the InnovTech area to showcase innovative products developed by Mauritians. Technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, smart home will be showcased by some 20 companies. An area is dedicated for showcasing 3D Printing concepts. 7 companies will be showcasing Live 3D modelling concepts.
30 presentations are scheduled on topics for 2 days, such as:
- Virtual Reality
- Augmented Reality
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Block Chain
- Open Data
- Cyber Security
- Robotics and other latest trends in Information Technology
Together with the Mauritius Research Council, a workshop will be organised on Sat 1st Sept. 2018 on Satellite Technologies and the MIR-SAT1 Project. The satellite will provide invaluable insights on land and ocean data, thermal infrared images will help crop yield estimation and forecasting, irrigation scheduling, plant disease, pathogen detection etc.
Infotech will host the second edition of the startup weekend in collaboration with the ICT Industries in Mauritius on Sat. 1st and Sunday 2nd Sept. The aims are to develop an idea, prepare a business plan and make a pitch.
Infotech 2018 will feature a dedicated Gaming Zone. The LAN gaming association is offering opportunities to gamers in Mauritius.
Success of Infotech: ICT Career Guidance, ICT Job Fair, General Conference, Cyber Café.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched on 29th Aug. 2018 on the launching ceremony of Infotech 2018.
A young member from hackers.mu Kifah Meeran will talk about his victory in the Google Code in Competition and his subsequent trip to Google Headquarters in Silicon Valley, USA.
https://hackers.mu/news/hackers-mu-mentionned-in-infotech-2018
Many stands, as usual will be there: Mauritius Telecom
https://www.facebook.com/mauritiustelecom/videos/256115088566903/
During Infotech 2018, visitors will be able to engage with Open Source Software experts: National Computer Board, Mauritius Open Source Society, Linux User Group of Mauritius.